Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Nestled at the crossroads of innovation and education, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program at Western Covenant University stands as a beacon of distinction amidst the academic landscape. A symphony of knowledge and practice, this program orchestrates a transformative experience that transcends conventional business education.

What sets this program apart is its avant-garde approach to nurturing the business leaders of tomorrow. While other universities might merely skim the surface of theoretical concepts, Western Covenant University dives headlong into the depths of real-world intricacies. Here, the art of business administration is not confined to case studies and textbooks; it is woven into the very fabric of the campus, thriving in the bustling heart of industry engagement.

The distinguishing crescendo of this program is its commitment to practicality. While others may lean heavily on theory, Western Covenant University embraces the power of application. Every student becomes a problem solver, a strategist, an executor. Picture a virtual stock market floor where finance theories materialize into trades, a state-of-the-art mock retail outlet where marketing campaigns are born and tested, and a boardroom where ethical dilemmas are confronted and resolved.

At Western Covenant University, the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program isn’t a path to business—it is business in its essence. It’s a leap from passive learning to active engagement, from theory to practice, from classroom to boardroom. It’s an ode to the future where innovation isn’t just a word; it’s a way of life.

B.A.B.A. Curriculum

Total Units: 180 Units

General Education

56 Credit Hours (Required: 48 Credit Hours)

Communication
• GC 140 Research and Writing (4 units)

Arts and Humanities

• GS 110 Introduction to Psychology (4 units)

• GH 250 Christian Ethics (4 units)

•GH 260 World History (4 units)

• Natural Sciences/ Computer

• GN 120 Earth Science (4 units)

• GM 170 Introduction to Computers (4 units)

Social Sciences
• GS 150 Introduction to Leadership (4 units)
• GS 172 Introduction to US Law and Government (4 units)
• GS 260 Introduction to Business (4 units)
• GS 499 Senior Integrative Seminar (4 units)

Theology
• BS 200 Introduction to Bible (4 units)
• TH 101 Introduction to Christianity (4 units)

Professional Studies

124 Credit Hours (Required: 72 Credit Hours)

• BA 100 Introduction to e- Commerce (4 units)
• BA 120 Introduction to Business Administration (4 units)
• BA 130 Financial Accounting I (4 units)
• BA 131 Financial Accounting II (4 units)
• BA 220 Managerial Accounting (4 units)
• BA 240 Principles of Microeconomics (4 units)
• BA 250 Principles of Macroeconomics (4 units)
• BA 310 Financial Management (4 units)
• BA 350 E-Commerce Marketing (4 units)

• BA 351 Principles of Marketing (4 units)
• BA 251 Business Law I (4 units)
• BA 371 Business Law II (4 units)
• BA 330 Organizational Management (4 units)
• BA 340 Personal Management (4 units)
• BA 380 Intermediate Accounting I (4 units)
• BA 430 Money and Banking (4 units)
• BA 431 Auditing I (4 units)
• BA 440 Income Tax Accounting I (4 units)

Electives

 52 Credit Hours

• BA 381 Intermediate Accounting II (4 units)
• BA 390 Advanced Accounting (4 units)
• BA 432 Auditing II (4 units)
• BA 441 Income Tax Accounting II (4 units)
• BA 450 Government and Nonprofit Accounting (4 units)
• BA 352 Consumer Behavior (4 units)
• BA 360 Strategic Management (4 units)
• BA 370 Production & Operations Management (4 units)

• BA 352 Labor Relations (4 units)
• BA 341 Human Resources Management (4 units)
• BA 401 Advertising and Professional Selling (4 units)
• BA 451 Corporate Governance (4 units)
• BA 460 Information Technology in Business (4 units)
• BA 461 Government Regulations in Business (4 units)
• BA 470 International Business Management (4 units)
• BA 471 International Trade and Commerce (4 units)

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Admission requirements for prospective students applying for the undergraduate program are as follows:

  • Completed and Signed Online Admission Application Form on the website (https://wcuniversity.edu).
  • $300 of Application Fee (Non-refundable).
  • Two (2) Passport sized color photos.
  • Original High School Diploma, or equivalent, or Self-Attestation.
  • Copy of Driver’s license, Birth Certificate, Social Security Card (Optional), and Permanent Resident Card or Copy of U.S. Passport (For Resident only).

 

Additional Requirements for International Students

  • Copy of Passport
  • Original Bank Statement (Self and Sponsor, if applicable)
  • Affidavit of Support (Sponsor, if applicable)
  • I-94 form
  • I-20
  • I-20 Application Fee
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence, such as TOEFL:

To graduate with the Bachelor of Arts Business Administration, the student must:

  • Complete all required course units for the degree and course work with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  • Complete the refund policy
  • General education and major requirements.
  • Demonstrate the development of Christian character as evidenced by the Christian Service and Student Life departments.
  • Complete the last 180 hours of coursework at WCU.
  • Make application for the degree, fulfill all financial obligations to the school, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
  • Settled all financial obligation to WCU.
  • Successfully completed senior thesis.